What should I do if I have a stomachache after eating oysters?

Oysters are a common seafood and are very nutritious. Many people like to eat oysters, but some people experience stomach pain after eating oysters. This is mostly due to gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by improper diet. Pay more attention to your diet and it is best not to eat raw, cold or greasy food. Try to eat light food. If the stomach pain is severe, it is best to go to the hospital to see a doctor.

What to do if you get diarrhea after eating oysters

1. Considering that it is caused by gastroenteritis, you can take berberine tablets and belladonna tablets for symptomatic treatment. Severe diarrhea or vomiting requires intravenous infusion.

2. It is recommended to use Enteritis Ning Tablets to clear away heat, dampness and promote qi circulation. Used for diarrhea and indigestion caused by damp-heat accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract. Oral administration, 3 to 4 tablets at a time, 3 to 4 times a day.

3. If the condition is particularly serious, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and do not ignore it.

4. It is recommended that you take anti-inflammatory drugs as soon as possible. For example, norfloxacin capsules. If you measure your temperature and it exceeds 38.5 degrees, you need to take antipyretics. If the medication is not effective, it is recommended that you get an IV drip immediately, because prolonged diarrhea can easily lead to dehydration and cause water and electrolyte imbalance.

Precautions for eating oysters

1. When eating oysters sold on the street, don't be greedy and eat more. First of all, eating too many oysters is not good for you. Secondly, street oysters may be unhygienic. Finally, eating too much oil used in street oysters will also harm your health.

2. Foods that should not be eaten with oysters: sugar and spinach. Oysters should not be eaten with spinach. Although spinach is high in iron, not much of the iron can be absorbed, and it will also interfere with the absorption of zinc and calcium. Therefore, it should not be eaten with oysters that are high in calcium and zinc.

3. Do not pierce or damage the flesh of oysters with a knife or fork.

4. If it looks or smells wrong, don't eat it.

5. Don’t pour out the oyster juice because all the essence is in it.

6. Don’t use seasonings that are too strong, so as not to cover up the original flavor.

7. Don’t swallow it whole, chew it to enjoy its deliciousness.

8. Oysters and milk are both rich in calcium. Eating them together can strengthen bones and teeth and help adolescents in their growth and development period.

9. Oysters and salt both contain high levels of sodium, so it is not advisable to add salt when cooking oysters. Otherwise, excessive sodium intake will increase the cardiovascular burden.

What are the side effects of eating oysters?

1. It is not advisable to eat too many oysters. If you eat one or two oysters a day, it is enough for the human body to absorb zinc and selenium. Too high a zinc concentration may have the opposite effect and cause side effects.

2. People with weak spleen and stomach, spermatorrhea, chronic diarrhea, and loose stools should not eat too much.

3. Eating too much will cause excessive burden on the gastrointestinal tract, indigestion, and damage to the stomach. This thing has a high cholesterol content, so people with three highs should stay away from it. Moreover, seafood is generally an allergenic food. Eating too much of it will do more harm than good. For the sake of your own health, it is recommended that you do not overeat.

4. People who are weak and cold should not eat it. People with acute and chronic skin diseases should avoid eating it, as it will aggravate their condition.